Coronation of the Virgin 1750 - 1770

Andrea Scacciati’s “Coronation of the Virgin” (1750-1770) is a Baroque-style etching, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, that depicts the crowning of the Virgin Mary by God the Father and Christ. The composition features a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, with the central figure of the Virgin Mary illuminated by a halo. The dramatic gesture of God the Father placing the crown on the Virgin’s head emphasizes her divine status. The work's focus on the Virgin Mary’s ascension to heaven is a testament to her spiritual power and the importance of her role in the Catholic faith.